Local Employment Growth, Migration, and Public Land Policy: Evidence from the Northwest Forest Plan
Debates over protecting public land reveal two views. Some argue protection reduces commodity production, reducing local employment and increasing out-migration. Others contend protection produces amenities that support job growth and attract migrants. We test these competing views for the Northwest...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Western Agricultural Economics Association
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics |
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| Online Access: | https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/93222 |